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Here’s some association news from Indiana and Iowa pork producers.
United Animal Health recognized the winner of the John B. Swisher Leadership Award at the World Pork Expo for his world-renowned contributions to swine nutrition and shaping industry leaders.
Iowa trucker David Schultz, whose body was found earlier this year not far from where he disappeared months earlier, died from hypothermia related to acute methamphetamine intoxication, according to a death certificate.
It’s not the mouth-watering aroma of baby back ribs smoking on the grill or the crowd of people gathered that makes the United Animal Health tent unique. What makes their “camp” so special are the men behind the grill.
China may impose provisional anti-dumping measures on pork imports from the European Union as part of a year-long probe that began on June 17, its commerce ministry said on Thursday.
Since the U.S. has plenty of hogs thanks to animal health and management, the topic becomes increasing the world’s appetite for pork and switching from defense to offense because the market is offering opportunities.
China’s dumping probe into EU pork imports following duties slapped on Chinese EVs, caught Spain’s pig farmers on the hop this week, but the sector proved it is resilient and far less vulnerable than the car industry.
The Federal Reserve voted to keep the benchmark interest rate steady despite a sticky inflation proving to be a challenge. Where could interest rates go? A conversation with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed.
Communication between one generation to another can seem like talking a different language. “I suggest you approach looking at another generation with curiosity rather than judgment,” says Kim Lear of Inlay Insights.
Putting sow health and sow happiness above all else is priority one, according to Summer Doty, one of our featured Barn Heroes. She shares more on AgriTalk about her experience as a farrowing barn manager.
With 30 percent of U.S. pork going overseas, the export market story remains positive. The National Pork Board focuses on current markets, and on building growth in developing ones like Southeast Asia and Africa.
China has opened an anti-dumping investigation into imported pork and its by-products from the EU, a step that appears mainly aimed at Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark, in response to curbs on electric vehicle exports.
KENT Nutrition Group says they are taking their decades-long commitment to real-world solutions for swine producers to new levels with the release of Nexgen Advanced swine feeds. Here’s a look at their rebranded line.
Leading EU pork exporter Spain on Monday said it was working with European Union officials to avoid damaging tariffs after Beijing said it would open an anti-dumping inquiry.
Europe’s pork industry faces a “nightmare scenario” of lower prices and falling profitability if China restricts imports from the region, industry executives and analysts said.
Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland of People Spark Consulting offer insights on how to create process and equip people.
When raised by farmers, our earliest lessons in leadership, stewardship and life in general occur with the rhythms of the seasons. It turns out, even in a season of loss the learning continues.
Say “I love you” with this tasty treat.
How are you showing up on the farm? Do your actions meet up with your goals? Rena Striegel, a farm succession planning consultant, encourages the next generation of on-farm leaders to do some self-reflection.
“If handled improperly, transition events can be the death of your business. Or it can strengthen your business and clearly outline who you are and where you want to go,” says Dick Wittman.
Formulating your farm’s succession plan is likely not a straight line. Polly Dobbs, an Indiana attorney who is part of a seven-generation farm family, says it’s important to stay focused on your end goals.
It wasn’t a particularly positive economic forecast from Ever.Ag speakers Joe Kerns and Dr. Steve Meyer at the 2024 World Pork Expo, but there are bright spots.
Protein analyst Christine McCracken chimes in on heavier hog weights, domestic demand that’s lacking just a bit and Mexico’s appetite for pork.
We asked previous awardees of the Top Producer Next Gen Award to reflect on lessons they’ve experienced in business and management.
“Proving you can do the small things well makes you that much more ready to take on the big things.” World Pork Expo was not only buzzing with pig farmers, it was also full of interns exploring the pork industry.
Bacon in pie? Yes, please. Increasing dry sausage production? Great idea. Distributing bioactive livestock protein feed supplement for swine? That sounds important. Read about recent company news from the pork industry.
April pork exports reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, while beef exports were the largest in 10 months and valued at just under $900 million.
World Pork Expo attendees shared more about what they were looking forward to seeing, learning and doing at the 2024 event.
New research from National Pork Board shows there are more air fryers in homes across America than there are coffee makers, which means younger generations cook meals with appliances baby boomers may not even own.
EU’s pork production hit the lowest level in nearly 25 years. So, what’s causing pork production to take such a drastic drop? One reason is EU environmental regulations that have forced producers to cut back production.